Lexicon MC-12 User Manual

MC-12 Digital ControllerUser Guide

IntroductionLexiconviiiDANSKVIGTIG INFORMATION OM SIKKERHED• Gem denne vejledning til senere brug.• Følg alle anvisninger og advarsler på apparatet.•

SETUPLexicon3-58REAR PANEL CONFIGSelecting the SETUP menu REAR PANEL CONFIG option opens theREAR PANEL CONFIG menu shown below, which can be used toco

SETUPMC-123-59DISPLAY SETUPSelecting the SETUP menu DISPLAYS option opens the DISPLAY SETUP menu shown below, which can be used to customize the on-sc

SETUPLexicon3-60EDIT CUSTOM NAMEOpens the EDIT CUSTOM NAME drop-down menu shown above,which can be used to create a custom unit name. The factory-defa

SETUPMC-123-61ON-SCREEN DISPLAYSelecting the DISPLAY SETUP menu ON-SCREEN DISPLAY option opens the ON-SCREEN DISPLAY menu shown below, which can be us

SETUPLexicon3-62On-Screen Display (continued from page 3-61)POSITION TOP, CENTER, BOTTOMControls the vertical alignment of the two-line status on the

SETUPMC-123-63FRONT PANEL DISPLAYOpens the FRONT PANEL DISPLAY menu shown below, which can be used to customize the front panel display.FRONT PANEL DI

SETUPLexicon3-64VOLUME CONTROL SETUPSelecting the SETUP menu VOLUME CONTROLS option opens theVOLUME CONTROL SETUP menu shown below, which can be usedt

SETUPMC-123-65REC PWR ON LAST LVL, -80 to +12dBSelects the volume level at which the RecordZone activates. When a value is selected, theMC-12 automati

SETUPLexicon3-66Trigger Setup (continued from page 3-65)REMOTE ONLY ON, OFFConfigures the selected trigger output connector for remoteoperation. Selec

SETUPMC-123-67Default PossibleParameter Setting SettingsMODES UNLOCKED LOCKED, UNLOCKEDAUDIO CNTRL UNLOCKED LOCKED, UNLOCKEDSETUP UNLOCKED LOCKED, UNL

IntroductionMC-12ixNORSKVIKTIG INFORMASJON OM SIKKERHET• Ta vare på denne veiledningen for senere bruk.• Følg alle anvisningene og advarslene som er a

4AUDIO CONTROLSAUDIO CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

• The BASS, TREBLE, TILT EQ, LOUDNESS, BALANCE, and FADERparameters affect the Main Zone audio output connectors. Thisincludes all Main Zone inputs an

AUDIO CONTROLSMC-124-3BASS -6.0 to +6.0Controls the amount of low-frequency boost or cut applied to theMain Zone audio output connectors labeled Front

AUDIO CONTROLSLexicon4-4TREBLE -6.0 to +6.0Controls the amount of boost or cut applied to the Main Zoneaudio output connectors labeled Front L/R and C

AUDIO CONTROLSMC-124-5TILT EQ -3.0 to +3.0Controls the amount of tilt equalization applied to the Main Zoneaudio output connectors labeled Front L/R,

AUDIO CONTROLSLexicon4-6LOUDNESS ON, OFFControls the amount of low-frequency boost that is automaticallyapplied to the Main Zone audio output connecto

AUDIO CONTROLSMC-124-7BALANCE L< to <|> to >RControls the left-to-right balance of the Main Zone audio outputconnectors labeled Front L/R.

5MODE ADJUSTMODE ADJUST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2Listening Mode Activation . . . . . . . . . . .

MODE ADJUSTLexicon5-2MODE ADJUSTSelecting the MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST option opens the MODE ADJUST menu shownat the left, which prompts the selection of

• If the DVD1 input is selected while a 2-channel source ispresent, the MC-12 will automatically activate the FILMlistening mode. If a 5.1-channel an

IntroductionLexiconxUnpacking and InspectionAfter unpacking the unit, save all packing materials in case the unitever needs to be shipped. Thoroughly

2-Channel Dolby Digital dts(-ES) 5.1-Channel AnalogButtonInput SourceMODE ADJUSTLexicon5-4MODE BUTTONSThe front panel and remote control Mode buttons

MODE ADJUSTMC-125-5LISTENING MODE DESCRIPTIONSThe MC-12 offers an assortment of listening modes for 2-channel, Dolby Digital, dts(-ES), and analog sou

MODE ADJUSTLexicon5-6TV• A proprietary Lexicon listening mode.• Similar to the FILM listening mode, but specifically tailoredfor broadcast sources.•

MODE ADJUSTMC-125-7MUSIC SURR• A proprietary Lexicon listening mode.• Similar to the MUSIC SURROUND listening mode available inother Lexicon products.

MODE ADJUSTLexicon5-8PLII MOVIE• Similar to the PRO LOGIC listening mode, but uses full-frequency stereo surround channels to realistically increase

MODE ADJUSTMC-125-9PRO LOGIC• Designed for playback of Dolby Surround-encoded sources.• Decodes four channels from Dolby Surround-encoded sources.• Us

MODE ADJUSTLexicon5-10NIGHTCLUB• Designed for playback of “dry” music sources that benefit fromthe addition of room reflections, especially music sour

MODE ADJUSTMC-125-11CHURCH• Uses a reverb algorithm to emphasize the rich, smooth,reverberant decay characteristic of small and medium listeningspaces

MODE ADJUSTLexicon5-12PANORAMA• Designed for playback of stereo and matrix-encoded sources.• Uses proprietary Lexicon algorithms to move the stereo im

MODE ADJUSTMC-125-13To calibrate the PANORAMA listening mode:1. Remove all obstructions between the primary listening positionand the speakers.2. Mak

1Getting StartedAbout the MC-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Highlights • Product RegistrationInstallati

MODE ADJUSTLexicon5-142-CH SURROUND• Designed for playback of stereo sources.• Sends stereo sources to all channels.• Recommended for background music

MODE ADJUSTMC-125-15MONO SURROUND• Designed for playback of mono sources.• Sends mono sources to all channels.ParameterOUTPUT LEVELS Refer to page 5-3

MODE ADJUSTLexicon5-165.1 TV• A proprietary Lexicon listening mode.• Similar to the 5.1 FILM listening mode, but specificallytailored for broadcast s

5.1-ChannelDolby Digital5.1-ChannelTHX Surround EXDolby Digital (Flagged)5.1-ChannelTHX Surround EXDolby Digital (Non-Flagged)MODE ADJUSTMC-125-175.1

MODE ADJUSTLexicon5-185.1 ULTRA2, 5.1 SurEX, & 5.1 (continued from page 5-17)• Designed for playback of 5.1-channel Dolby Digital filmsources.• Al

MODE ADJUSTMC-125-195.1 MUSIC• Designed for playback of 5.1-channel Dolby Digital musicsources.• The 5.1 MUSIC listening mode is not available unless

MODE ADJUSTLexicon5-20DIGITAL EX & DIGITAL (continued from page 5-19)Note:The MC-12 cannot automatically detect Dolby DigitalSurround EX encoding

MODE ADJUSTMC-125-215.1 2-CHANNEL• Designed for converting 5.1-channel Dolby Digital input signalsinto 2-channel LOGIC7-encoded output signals.• Sends

MODE ADJUSTLexicon5-225.1 MONO SURR• Designed for playback of Dolby Digital mono sources.• Sends mono sources to all channels.ParameterOUTPUT LEVELS R

MODE ADJUSTMC-125-23& FILM• Listening mode name differs depending on the encodingpresent in the input source, the DECODING parametersetting, and

Getting StartedLexicon1-2ABOUT THE MC-12Thank you for purchasing the MC-12 Digital Controller, a reference-quality, 12-channel audio and video control

MODE ADJUSTLexicon5-24& MUSIC• Listening mode name differs depending on the encodingpresent in the input source, the DECODING parametersetting, a

MODE ADJUSTMC-125-25• Applies THX timbre matching to minimize timbre differencesbetween the front and surround channels, which results insmoother soun

MODE ADJUSTLexicon5-26MUSIC• Designed for playback of 5.1-channel dts music sources.• The MUSIC listening mode is not available unless bothside and r

MODE ADJUSTMC-125-27& 2-CHAN• Designed for converting 5.1- or 6.1-channel dts(-ES) inputsignals into 2-channel LOGIC7-encoded output signals.• Sen

MODE ADJUSTLexicon5-285.1a MUSIC• A proprietary Lexicon listening mode.• Similar to the 5.1a FILM listening mode, but specificallytailored for music

MODE ADJUSTMC-125-29• Designed for playback of 5.1-channel analog film sources.• Allows 7-channel playback of 5.1-channel analog sourceswithout THX Su

MODE ADJUSTLexicon5-305.1a MUSIC• Designed for playback of 5.1-channel analog music sources.• The 5.1a MUSIC listening mode is not available unlessbo

MODE ADJUSTMC-125-315.1a 2-CHANNEL• Designed for converting 5.1-channel analog input signals into2-channel LOGIC7-encoded output signals.• Sends downm

MODE ADJUSTLexicon5-322CH BYPASS• Designed for playback of 2-channel analog sources.• Sends analog audio input signals to the Main Zone audiooutput co

MODE ADJUSTMC-125-33CUSTOMOpens the CUSTOM menu shown below, which can be used tocompare custom and factory-default versions of the selectedlistening

Getting StartedMC-121-3Complementing its pristine audio performance, the MC-12includes two broadcast-quality video switchers. An ultra-widebandwidth c

MODE ADJUSTLexicon5-34RESET MODE (continued from page 5-33)2. When RESET MODE message appears, press the  arrow button to restore the factory-default

MODE ADJUSTMC-125-35BASS ENHANCE ON, OFFSelecting the ON setting enhances stereo bass, which results inlow-frequency reproduction that is less localiz

MODE ADJUSTLexicon5-36Listening Mode Menu Parameter Descriptions(continued from page 5-35)CTR WIDTH MIN, 1 to 6, MAXAdjusts the center image. When MIN

MODE ADJUSTMC-125-37• The STATUS menu includes an SB level meter when theDECODING parameter is set to ON and a 5.1-channel dtssource is present or wh

MODE ADJUSTLexicon5-38Listening Mode Menu Parameter Descriptions(continued from page 5-37)LFE OFF, -30 to +12dBControls the output level of the Main Z

MODE ADJUSTMC-125-39OUTPUT LEVELSOpens the OUTPUT LEVELS menu, which can be used to adjustoutput levels for the Main Zone audio output connectors labe

MODE ADJUSTLexicon5-40Listening Mode Menu Parameter Descriptions(continued from page 5-39)SIZE 4 to 20 or 30mAdjusts listening space length within a 4

MODE ADJUSTMC-125-41SURR ROLLOFF 500Hz to 20.0kHz, OFFApplies high-frequency attenuation control to the Main Zone audiooutput connectors labeled Side

MODE ADJUSTLexicon5-42Listening Mode Menu Parameter Descriptions(continued from page 5-41)SURROUND MIX -5 to +5dBControls the relative level of surrou

6Troubleshooting & MaintenanceTroubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2Routine Maintenance . .

Getting StartedLexicon1-4PRODUCT REGISTRATIONPlease register the MC-12 Digital Controller within 15 days ofpurchase. To do so, register online at www.

Troubleshooting & MaintenanceLexicon6-2TROUBLESHOOTINGThe MC-12 does not power on.1. Make sure the rear panel power switch is set to the|(“on”)pos

Troubleshooting & MaintenanceMC-126-3A humming sound is present in the audio.1. If a cable TV connection is present, disconnect the cable fromthe

Troubleshooting & MaintenanceLexicon6-4ROUTINE MAINTENANCEThe following routine maintenance should be performed on aperiodic basis:• Clean the MC-

Troubleshooting & MaintenanceMC-126-5Note:The Mute button must be pressed within 2 seconds ofdeactivating standby mode. Otherwise, the "MUTEO

AAppendixSpecifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . .

Main Zone Audio Performance (continued)AppendixLexiconA-2SPECIFICATIONSAudio Input & Output Connectors• 8 stereo (RCA) or 5 stereo and one 5.1-cha

Microphone Input ConnectorsComposite & S-video Performance (continued)Zone 2 & Record Zone Audio Performance (continued)AppendixMC-12A-3• 100Ω

AppendixLexiconA-4Specifications (continued from page A-3)Specifications are subject to change without notice.Other• 1 power on/off and 2 programmable

ON-SCREEN DISPLAYSTATUS 2 SECONDSPOSITION TOPFORMAT NTSCBACKGROUND ONREMOTE STATE ONOFF, 1 to 60ms EDIT CUSTOM NAMEMC-12^WYBUTTONS TO EDITUP TO 20 CHA

AppendixLexiconA-6MAIN MENUMODE ADJUSTAUDIO CONTROLSSETUPSETUPSETUPINPUTSSPEAKERSREAR PANEL CONFIGDISPLAYSVOLUME CONTROLSTRIGGERSLOCK OPTIONSINPUT SET

Getting StartedMC-121-5REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATIONThe remote control requires two AA batteries that should be replaced as needed. It is recomm

INPUT96kHz88.2kHz48kHz44.1kHzAppendixMC-12A-7MAIN MENUMODE ADJUSTAUDIO CONTROLSSETUPSETUPSETUPINPUTSSPEAKERSREAR PANEL CONFIGDISPLAYSVOLUME CONTROLSTR

AppendixLexiconA-8Menu Trees (continued from page A-7)DVD1 MAIN ADVINPUT SELECT DIGITALANALOG BYPASS OFFS-VIDEO 16:9 AUTOS-VIDEO OSD 4:3 ONCOMPONENT O

CUSTOM SETUPFRONT L/R 40HzCENTER 60HzSIDE L/R 60HzREAR L/R 60HzSUB L/R MONOSUB XOVER 40HzLFE OFFULTRA2 SUB OFFBGC N/AASA APARTAppendixMC-12A-9MAIN MEN

When an ERROR messageappears on the last CHECKMICROPHONES screen,press the  and arrow buttons to highlightthe desired microphone.Then, press the 

AppendixMC-12A-11MAIN MENUMODE ADJUSTAUDIO CONTROLSSETUPSETUPSETUPINPUTSSPEAKERSREAR PANEL CONFIGDISPLAYSVOLUME CONTROLSTRIGGERSLOCK OPTIONSSPEAKERSAU

(SPEAKER)UNABLE TO CALCULATE(SPEAKER)SIGNAL TOO LOW(SPEAKER)SPEAKER OUT OF PHASE(SPEAKER)MAY NOT BE ACCURATEAppendixLexiconA-12Menu Trees (continued f

75 to 120dBBASS PEAK LIMITERSCAL NOISE ONL/R LIMITER ONL/R LIMIT ADJ 100dBLFE LIMITER ONLFE LIMIT ADJ 100dB!CAUTION!HIGH AUDIO LEVELSINTERNAL NOISE!CA

AppendixLexiconA-14MODE ADJUSTFILMTVMUSICMUSIC SURRPLII + PLII MOVIEPLII MUSICPRO LOGICFILMMUSICNIGHTCLUBCONCERT HALLCHURCHCATHEDRALPANORAMA2-CH SURRO

2-CHANCENTER MIX +0dBSURROUND MIX +0dBCNTR DLY SAMPLES +0MASTER LEVEL +0dBLFE MIX +0.0dBDECODING AUTOSUB L/R LVL +0dBCUSTOM5.1 FILMVOCAL ENHANCE +

AppendixLexiconA-16Selecting the listening mode menu CALIBRATION, OUTPUT LEVELS, or CUSTOM option opens the corresponding menu shown below. The CALIBR

2Basic OperationFront Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2Rear Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . .

AppendixMC-12A-17SURROUND EXAUTOONOFFVOCAL ENHANCE+6.0dB+3.0dB+0.0dBSOURCERIGHTLEFT & RIGHTLEFTL< <|> >RINPUT BALANCESOUND STAGEFRONTN

AppendixLexiconA-18AppendixLexiconA-18Menu Trees (continued from page A-17)STATUS PG1INPUTMODECHANNELSBIT RATEENCODINGL C R SL SR SB LFEXXXXXX XSTATUS

AUXTUNERTAPEGAMEPVRCDVCRSATTVLDDVD2DVD1INPUT SETUPMAIN ADVANCEDRECORD ADVANCEDAppendixMC-12A-19INSTALLATION WORKSHEETNAMEDIGITAL INANALOG INANLG IN LV

LOCK OPTIONSVOLUME CONTROL SETUPREAR PANEL CONFIGSPEAKER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP THX SETUP SPEAKER DISTANCES LEVELS CALIBRATIONAppendixLexiconA-20Installat

TRIGGER 2 SETUPTRIGGER 1 SETUPDISPLAY SETUPAUDIO CONTROLSAppendixMC-12A-21ON-SCREEN DISPLAYFRONT PANEL DISPLAYSTATUSPOSITIONFORMATBACKGROUNDSTATUSBRIG

IIndexI-1SYMBOLS & LOGOSDocumentation Conventions, ii, see Dolby, see also dts, dts-ES, dts(-ES), see dts Neo:6 , see ES, see LOGIC7 , see THX NU

IndexI-2A (continued)AUTO Parameter, 3-8 to 3-9, A-7AUTO SPEAKER SETUP Screens, 3-46 to 3-49 (ills.),A-10 (ills.), A-11 (ills.), A-12 (ills.)Automatic

EEDIT CUSTOM NAME Option, 3-59, 3-60, A-5, A-21EDIT INPUT NAME Option, 3-4 to 3-5 (menu ill.), A-7EFFECT LVL Parameter, 5-10, 5-11, 5-12, 5-14, 5-21,5

IndexI-4L (continued)FILM Listening Mode, 5-4, 5-5, A-14 (menu ill.)MUSIC Listening Mode, 5-4, 5-6, A-14 (menu ill.)MUSIC SURR Listening Mode, 5-7, A-

P (continued)PARAMETERSPreferred Listening Mode Selection, 5-3Selecting, 2-12 to 2-13POSITION Parameter, 3-61, 3-62, A-5, A-21Power Switch, 2-7PRE-DEL

Basic OperationLexicon2-2FRONT PANEL OVERVIEWWhen standby mode is activated, pressing the standby buttondeactivates standby mode and activates the MC-

IndexI-6S (continued)SPEAKER SETUP PARAMETERSASA, 3-25, 3-31 to 3-32, A-9, A-20BGC, 3-25, 3-31, A-9, A-20CENTER, 3-25, 3-26 (menu ill.), 3-27, A-9 (me

Notes

Notes

PRODUCT REGISTRATIONPlease register this product within 15 days of purchase. Todo so, complete and return this card or register online atwww.lexicon.c

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1. Read these instructions.2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all warnings.4. Follow all instructions.5. Do not use this apparatus near water.6. Clean

4. Mode  &  ButtonsScroll to the previous and next available listening mode,auditioning listening modes with the current Main Zone inputsource.

To use the volume knob to adjust Main Zone volume level:1. Rotate the volume knob clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease volume level i

Basic OperationMC-122-5To use the volume knob to adjust Zone 2 or Record Zonevolume level:1. Press and hold the front panel Zone 2 or Record Zone inpu

Basic OperationLexicon2-6REAR PANEL OVERVIEWAES/EBUCENTER SIDE REARSUBWOOFERFRONTIR INLR5ZONE 2VIDEORS 232TRIGGER OUTPUTSS/PDIFAUDIOAUXLRMAIN AUDIO OU

Basic OperationMC-122-71. Power SwitchConnects power to the AC input connector and disconnectspower from the AC input connector. The c represents the

Basic OperationLexicon2-8Rear Panel Overview (continued from page 2-7)AES/EBUCENTER SIDE REARSUBWOOFERFRONTIR INLR5ZONE 2VIDEORS 232TRIGGER OUTPUTSS/P

Basic OperationMC-122-97. Record Zone Audio Output ConnectorsProvide analog and digital audio output in the Record Zone.Two stereo connectors labeled

Basic OperationLexicon2-10Rear Panel Overview (continued from page 2-9)Note:The numbered items below correspond with the rearpanel illustrations on pa

Button Navigation Command(s)Basic OperationMC-122-11MAIN MENUThe MAIN MENU represents the beginningof the menu structure. It can be used toopen the th

Basic OperationLexicon2-12MENU ITEM SELECTIONThe remote control arrow buttons must be used to select menu items.MAIN MENUMODE ADJUSTAUDIO CONTROLSSETU

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Basic OperationMC-122-13To select a parameter setting with a horizontal graph:1. When the horizontal graph appears, press the  and arrow buttons to

ShiftRecord ZoneMain ZoneButton Zone 2DVD-1DVD-2 L DTVCDTAPE TUNERMENUPVRSATFPBLUEOSDVCRAUXGAMEMAINSHIFTSTAT7 / 5 2 CHMUTEMUSICZONE RECLIGHTMODE VOLBa

Button Main Zone Zone 2 Record Zone ShiftDVD-1DVD-2 L DTVCDTAPE TUNERMENUPVRSATFPBLUEOSDVCRAUXGAMEMAINSHIFTSTAT7 / 5 2 CHMUTEMUSICZONE RECLIGHTMODE VO

Button Zone 2 Record Zone ShiftMain ZoneDVD-1DVD-2 L DTVCDTAPE TUNERMENUPVRSATFPBLUEOSDVCRAUXGAMEMAINSHIFTSTAT7 / 5 2 CHMUTEMUSICZONE RECLIGHTMODE VOL

Button Main Zone Zone 2 Record Zone ShiftBasic OperationMC-122-17Displays the MainZone two-line statusfor 2 seconds.Displays the RecordZone two-line s

Button Main Zone Zone 2 Record Zone ShiftBasic OperationLexicon2-18DVD-1DVD-2 L DTVCDTAPE TUNERMENUPVRSATFPBLUEOSDVCRAUXGAMEMAINSHIFTSTAT7 / 5 2 CHMUT

3. When the INPUT SETUP menu ZONE2 IN or RECORD INparameter is set to ANLG, the Zone 2 or Record Zone audiooutput connectors are not available when th

Basic OperationLexicon2-20Two-Line Status (continued from page 2-19)Record Zone Two-Line StatusOpens on the on-screen and front paneldisplays whenever

Basic OperationMC-122-21page, pressing the STAT button again will close the menu. Ifthis occurs, begin again with step 1.3. When the desired status me

Basic OperationLexicon2-22D STATUS•Provides information about Dolby Digital sources.• Includes L, C, R, SL, SR, and LFE level meters.Parameter Possibl

IntroductionLexiconiiRepresents a menu path. The menu items in gray boxes must be selected with the arrow button to access the menu or menu item in t

Basic OperationMC-122-235.1 ANALOG STATUS• Provides information about 5.1-channel analog sources.• Includes L, C, R, SL, SR, and LFE level meters.Para

Basic OperationLexicon2-24STATUS MENU PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS2.0 ENCODING MATRIX, NONEIndicates whether or not a matrix-encoded source is detected.When

Basic OperationMC-122-25INPUTIndicates the current input (i.e. DVD1).INPUT TYPE ANLG, BYP, PCM, ---Indicates the input source that is present. When th

3SETUPSETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2INPUT SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SETUPLexicon3-2SETUPSelecting the MAIN MENU SETUP option opens the SETUP menushown below, which can be used to configure the MC-12.INPUTSPrompts the s

SETUPMC-123-3LOCK OPTIONSOpens the LOCK OPTIONS menu, which can be used to protectMODE ADJUST, AUDIO CONTROLS, and SETUP menu branchparameter settings

SETUPLexicon3-4CHANGING INPUT NAMESSelecting the INPUT SETUP menu NAME option opens the INPUT NAME menu shown below, which can be used to customize or

SETUPMC-123-5• Press the  arrow button to return to the previouscharacter space. When the cursor is positioned in the firstcharacter space, pressing

SETUPLexicon3-6ASSIGNING AUDIO & VIDEO INPUT CONNECTORSThe MC-12 has 12 configurable inputs, each of which can be assigned to its 13 digital audio

SETUPMC-123-7When no digital audio input connector is assigned, the MC-12automatically sets the:• MAIN ADV menu INPUT SELECT parameter to ANALOG• INPU

Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vWichtige Sicherheitshinweise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vInstruccione

ONOFFSETUPLexicon3-8ANLG IN LVL AUTO, -18 to +12dBOpens the ANLG IN LVL menu shown above, which can be used toadjust 2-channel analog audio input leve

SETUPMC-123-9AUTO ON, OFFActivates automatic adjustment of 2-channel analog audio inputlevels. When ON is selected, the MC-12 automatically monitorsan

SETUPLexicon3-10VIDEO IN COMPOSITE-1 to 5, S-VIDEO-1 to 8, NONEOpens the VIDEO IN menu shown below, which can be used toassign a composite or S-video

SETUPMC-123-11SELECTING PREFERRED LISTENING MODESThe MC-12 allows the selection of four preferred listening modesfor each Main Zone input, including o

SETUPLexicon3-12Selecting Preferred Listening Modes (continued from page 3-11)MAIN MENUMODE ADJUSTAUDIO CONTROLSSETUPSETUPSETUPINPUTSSPEAKERSREAR PANE

SETUPMC-123-13was activated the last time a 2-channel source was present. TheMC-12 will not activate a listening mode unless a 44.1 or48kHz PCM digit

SETUPLexicon3-14CONFIGURING ADVANCED INPUT SETTINGSThe MC-12 allows the assignment of one digital and one analogaudio input connector for each input.

SETUPMC-123-15Parameter Possible SettingsINPUT SELECT DIGITAL, ANALOG, AUTOANALOG BYPASS ON, OFFS-VIDEO 16:9 AUTO, OFFS-VIDEO OSD 4:3 ON, OFFCOMPONENT

DIGITAL ANALOG AUTOSETUPLexicon3-16Configuring Advanced Input Settings (continued from page 3-15)INPUT SELECT Parameter SettingsThe MC-12 sends the as

SETUPMC-123-17S-VIDEO OSD 4:3 ON, OFFControls the on-screen display aspect ratio when the display deviceis connected to a Main Zone S-video output con

IntroductionLexiconivSection 3: SETUPSETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2INPUT SETUP . . . . .

DMIX (Downmix)DIGITALSETUPLexicon3-18Configuring Advanced Input Settings (continued from page 3-17)ANLG (Analog)ZONE2 & RECORD IN Parameter Settin

SETUPMC-123-19RECORD ADVANCEDSelecting the INPUT SETUP menu RECORD ADVANCED optionopens the RECORD ADV menu shown above, which can be used toconfigure

SETUPLexicon3-20Configuring Advanced Input Settings (continued from page 3-19)ANLG IN LVL -18 to +12dBAllows adjustment of analog audio input levels f

SETUPMC-123-21SPEAKER SETUPSelecting the SETUP menu SPEAKERS option opens the SPEAKERSETUP menu shown below, which can be used to configure theMain Zo

Custom Speaker SetupsSelecting the CROSSOVER SETUP menu CUSTOM SETUP optionopens the CUSTOM SETUP menu shown above, which can be usedto assign indepen

SETUPMC-123-23Highpass Filter Lowpass Filter10 20 50 100 200 500 1kdB00-12-24-36-4800-60HzHighpass filters attenuate low-frequency signals at 24dB per

SETUPLexicon3-24THX Speaker SetupsSelecting the CROSSOVER SETUP menu THX SETUP option opensthe THX SPEAKER SETUP screen shown above, which indicates t

THX SETUP MenuDefault Setting Default SettingPossible Settings Possible SettingsCUSTOM SETUP MenuParameterSETUPMC-123-25Speaker Setup ParametersTHX SE

REAR L/R SPEAKERSFULL30Hz40Hz50Hz60Hz70Hz80HzTHX 80Hz90Hz100Hz110Hz120HNONESUB XOVERFULL30Hz40Hz50Hz60Hz70Hz80HzTHX 80Hz90Hz100Hz110Hz120HzSETUPLexico

SETUPMC-123-27When a THX speaker setup is selected, the FRONT L/R parametercannot be adjusted. The MC-12 automatically applies a THX 80Hzcrossover poi

IntroductionMC-12vDEUTSCHWICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE• Bewahren Sie diese Anleitungen zur späteren Benutzung auf.• Befolgen Sie alle Anleitungen und a

SETUPLexicon3-28REAR L/R FULL, 30 to 120Hz, THX 80Hz, NONEAssigns a crossover point for the Main Zone audio outputconnectors labeled Rear L/R. When a

SETUPMC-123-29SUB L/R MONO, STEREO, NONEConfigures the Main Zone audio output connector labeledSubwoofer L/R for a speaker setup that includes one, tw

SETUPLexicon3-30LFE ON, OFFActivates and deactivates the Main Zone audio output connectorlabeled LFE.When a custom speaker setup is selected:• Select

SETUPMC-123-31ULTRA2 SUB ON, OFFSelect ON if the subwoofer using the Main Zone audio outputconnectors labeled Subwoofer L/R is THX Ultra2-certified. W

SETUPLexicon3-32ASA (Advanced Speaker Array) (continued from page 3-31)When the 7/5 button is used to toggle between 7- and 5-channel playback, the MC

Output Level SettingsDefault Setting Default SettingPossible Settings Possible SettingsSpeaker Distance SettingsParameterFRONT LEFTCENTERFRONT RIGHTSI

SETUPLexicon3-34AUTOMATIC CALIBRATIONThe MC-12 offers automatic calibration of speaker distances, output levels, or both. The table below indicates av

TRIGGER OUTPUTSMAIN AUDIO OU31234MICROPHONE INPUTSLFESETUPMC-123-35Step A: Connecting the Microphones• The microphones included in the Lexicon Microph

SETUPLexicon3-36Step B: Positioning the Microphones for the Microphone CheckB-1. Refer to the microphone placement examples that begin below to positi

SETUPMC-123-37RECOMMENDED microphone positioning for the microphone checkDuring the microphone check, do not:✗ separate the microphones✗ scatter the m

IntroductionLexiconviESPAÑOLINSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTES• Guarde estas instrucciones para futuras referencias.• Siga todas las instrucciones

C-2. The first CHECK MICROPHONES screen will open on theon-screen display, indicating the importance of propermicrophone placement to achieve accurate

MC-12 sends alternating calibration noise signals to the frontleft and right speakers. These signals are output between 55and 95dB, beginning with 55d

SETUPLexicon3-40Step D: Repositioning the Microphones for Automatic CalibrationProper microphone placement is essential to achieving the desired autom

SETUPMC-123-41RECOMMENDED to achieve the best results for a single listening positionWhen calibrating for a single listeningposition, place the microp

FRCFLSLRL RRSRSETUPLexicon3-42When calibrating for a multiple listeningpositions in a single row, place themicrophones: at the approximate spot where

FRCFLSLRL RRSRSETUPMC-123-43RECOMMENDED to achieve the best results for multiple listening positions in multiple rowsWhen calibrating for a multiple l

FRCFLSLRL RRSRSETUPLexicon3-44Step D: Repositioning the Microphones for Automatic Calibration (continued from page 3-43)RECOMMENDED microphone positio

FRCFLSLRL RRSRSETUPMC-123-45RECOMMENDED microphone positioning for automatic calibrationDuring automatic calibration, do not:✗ arrange the microphones

SETUPLexicon3-46Step E: Performing Automatic CalibrationMAIN MENUMODE ADJUSTAUDIO CONTROLSSETUPSETUPSETUPINPUTSSPEAKERSREAR PANEL CONFIGDISPLAYSVOLUME

SETUPMC-123-47STEP DISTANCES LEVELSDISTANCES & LEVELSThe SETTING DISTANCES screen shown above will open on the on-screen display while the MC-12ca

IntroductionMC-12viiITALIANOIMPORTANTI NORME DI SICUREZZA• Conservare le presenti norme per l’utilizzo futuro.• Seguire sempre tutte le istruzioni e g

SETUPLexicon3-48STEP DISTANCES LEVELSDISTANCES & LEVELSWhen the MC-12 is finished calibratingspeaker distances, the AUTO DISTANCESscreen shown abo

SETUPMC-123-49STEP DISTANCES LEVELSDISTANCES & LEVELSE-6Note:AUTO DISTANCESFRONT LEFT 12.0ftCENTER 10.5ftFRONT RIGHT 12.0ftSIDE RIGHT 4.5ftREAR RI

SETUPLexicon3-50Step E: Performing Automatic Calibration (continued from page 3-49)Message TroubleshootingDescription(SPEAKER)MAY NOT BE ACCURATE(SPEA

SETUPMC-123-51MANUAL CALIBRATIONSelecting the SPEAKER SETUP menu MANUAL option opens the MANUAL SPEAKER SETUP menu shown below, which can be used to m

MANUAL SPEAKER SETUPSPEAKER DISTANCESLEVELS CALIBRATION0.0ft 0.0ft0.0ft 0.0ft 0.0ft0.0ft 0.0ft0.0ftLMSUBRCSLSRRLRRSETUPLexicon3-52Performing Manual Sp

SETUPMC-123-53Performing Manual Output Level CalibrationSelecting the MANUAL SPEAKER SETUP menu LEVELS CALIBRATION option opens the LEVELS CALIBRATION

SETUPLexicon3-54Performing Manual Output Level Calibration(continued from page 3-53)INTERNAL NOISE TESTOpens the INTERNAL NOISE message shown on the p

SETUPMC-123-55EXTERNAL NOISE TESTSelecting the LEVELS CALIBRATION menu EXTERNAL NOISE TESToption opens the SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST menu shown on page3-53

SETUPLexicon3-56SETTING BASS PEAK LIMITERSSelecting the LEVELS CALIBRATION menu BASS PEAK LIMITERS option opens the BASS PEAK LIMITERS menu shown belo

SETUPMC-123-57CAL NOISE ON, OFFDetermines whether bass peak limiters are set with an internal orexternal calibration source. When ON is selected, the